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Southwest Mecklenburg. Surprising. Convincing. Different.
Welcome to the Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Agency.
We are your primary point of contact in the region for all business-related matters. Our job portal offers a wide range of employment opportunities for job seekers. We also assist apprentices, school students, and university students in finding suitable training positions and internships.
WiFöG is dedicated to connecting employers with talented up-and-coming professionals to ensure the future viability of the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. To this end, we support innovative start-ups and a diverse mix of industries. The Southwest Mecklenburg region is already home to 50 commercial and industrial parks. We provide active support to investors establishing new locations, which are easily and quickly accessible thanks to a well-developed transport network. We create ideal conditions for balancing your personal and professional life.
This is what Southwest Mecklenburg stands for.
- Numerous companies—including many large and well-known ones—have already established themselves.
- Diverse spatial options: large, contiguous, fully serviced industrial and commercial sites
- Rapid access to seaports, airports, and the major cities of Hamburg and Berlin
- A strong regional network that ensures short lines of communication for investors
- The speed at which all stakeholders collaborate to help investors achieve their goals
- Working and living amidst unspoiled nature fosters creativity, well-being, and productivity.
Great potentialDiscover new commercial spaces
Are you looking to start a company or open a new location in Northern Germany? We offer prime locations tailored to the needs of growing businesses. Across the 50 business parks in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, you will find a pleasant working environment and a wide range of properties, warehouse facilities, and industrial sites. The choice is yours.
Surveys within the district show that we locals like to stay in the region, fully aware of just how beautiful our area is. Perhaps it is also the friendly Northern German temperament that has been increasingly attracting skilled professionals and entrepreneurs to Southwest Mecklenburg in recent years. Tap into the attractive potential of our business location and choose a commercial site here with us.
Living and WorkingHappy people from our region
Southwest Mecklenburg is a region where people enjoy living and working. The people of Mecklenburg have a strong connection to nature; they are down-to-earth and deeply rooted in their land and its traditions. Surveys conducted by WiFöG have shown that many young people aspire to a career within their own district. The reasons are obvious: vast green spaces, swimming lakes, proximity to the Baltic Sea, and fresh, clean air ensure a healthy quality of life. Women and men here have long participated in the workforce on an equal footing, and this is set to continue in the future.
Singles, couples, families, retireesA region worth living in for young and old alike
Whether you are single, part of a couple, a family, or a senior, everyone is warmly welcome in Southwest Mecklenburg. Our region offers ideal conditions for balancing your professional and private lives. Our infrastructure provides a wide range of opportunities to enjoy cultural activities and spend your free time engaging in sports, connecting with nature, or participating in local clubs. WiFöG aims to secure and create attractive jobs within the region.
Modern state and federal roads provide easy access to regional, national, and international markets. The A24 and A14 motorways offer quick connections to the ports and airports in Rostock, Berlin, and Hamburg. All developed industrial estates in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district feature direct motorway access or are located just a few kilometers away. Rail transport conditions at our location are also excellent.
Ludwigslust-Parchim is Germany’s second-largest district and home to numerous families. Couples and single parents alike benefit from comprehensive, high-quality childcare, allowing them to harmoniously balance family life with their careers. Tuition-free daycares, kindergartens, and schools for all grade levels ensure that your children are well cared for while you work.
If you are ill or feeling unwell, you can rely on the well-developed healthcare system in Southwest Mecklenburg. Medical practices, pharmacies, care facilities, and hospitals in our district are always just a stone’s throw from your home. Should there be individuals in your household requiring care, you always have the option of arranging for care within your own four walls.
The Ludwigslust-Parchim district offers families ideal conditions for harmoniously balancing work and personal life. A comprehensive network of high-quality childcare awaits you in our region, including tuition-free daycare centers. We also look after relatives in need of care: options range from assisted living for seniors to short-term care and nursing home placements. A key factor ensuring a high quality of life is the availability of ample affordable housing in a variety of sizes.
For most employees, balancing family and career is of immense importance. Reconciling children and a career is becoming increasingly significant, particularly for the younger generation. Many companies in our region are making a statement by creating a family-friendly work environment. This competitive advantage makes them magnets for top talent.
A sign for families
Work-life balance is extremely important to most employees and will become increasingly significant in the future, particularly for the younger generation.
Companies that create a family-friendly work environment therefore enjoy a huge competitive advantage when it comes to attracting top talent and skilled professionals.
WestmecklenburgLiving. Working. Home.
The districts of Ludwigslust-Parchim (also known as “Southwest Mecklenburg”) and Northwest Mecklenburg, together with the state capital Schwerin, form the West Mecklenburg region.
This part of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania stands out above all for the genuine quality of life it offers its residents.
See for yourself and find out everything about living and working in West Mecklenburg here.
Attractive neighborsThe Hamburg Metropolitan Region
Our district has been a member of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region since May 2012.
Thanks to this valuable partnership, businesses and people in our region have gained many benefits.
We are committed to forging new contacts, creating synergies, and thinking outside the box.
Do you have any questions?We have the answers!
The district of Ludwigslust-Parchim combines attractive career prospects with a high quality of life. Expansive natural landscapes, numerous swimming lakes, and proximity to the Baltic Sea offer a wide range of leisure activities. At the same time, residents benefit from good infrastructure, childcare facilities, schools, comprehensive healthcare, and affordable housing. The region thus offers excellent conditions for balancing career, family, and leisure time.
In Ludwigslust-Parchim, companies and investors benefit from numerous business parks, available commercial and industrial sites, and excellent transport connections. The A14 and A24 motorways provide easy access to major cities such as Hamburg and Berlin, as well as key ports and airports. Furthermore, a strong regional network supports companies and investors in establishing and expanding their operations in the area.